'70 Duster Replacing ignition lock

[rzabel]

I have a '70 Duster that dies when you release the key switch to the on position. If you hold the key towards the start position it stays running. Am I correct that I have to replace the lock cylinder? In doing that I have to pull the steering wheel correct?

The car was running fine and only began doing this a couple of days ago.

Thanks

 

[Oldmanmopar]

It is your ballast resister that is bad try that first its under the hood.

 

[cudamark]

It is your ballast resister that is bad try that first its under the hood.

X2.....yup, it's the most likely.....and cheapest to replace. You should keep a spare in the glove box even if it's not the cause of the current problem.

 

[abodyjoe]

X3 check the ballast before you mess around with the ign switch.

 

[rzabel]

Thanks for the heads up. It was indeed the ballast resistor. Saved time, effort and money by asking that question.

 

[abodyjoe]

Thanks for the heads up. It was indeed the ballast resistor. Saved time, effort and money by asking that question.

good to hear it was something simple..